Renewable energy sources like solar PV and wind are vital for decarbonizing electricity systems, but their inherent variability poses challenges to the electric grid. Different strategies can help address this issue, including but not limited to energy storage.

Like many industries and technologies before it, the national electrical grid is receiving a much needed influx of R&D and investment in the interest of national security. The success of the DoD in the regard indicates the resilience potential of the entire national power grid if given the proper resources.

This year’s hurricane season has put on full display the havoc natural disasters can cause around the world. Every one of these events, from earthquakes to wildfires, have the power to bring entire regions to their knees and, in extreme cases, force devastated communities to rebuild energy infrastructure completely from scratch.